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WHERE’S THAT DEFECT? UNLOCKING IRV GEOSPATIAL MAPPING POTENTIAL
11-Feb-2025
Accurate and precise mapping of geospatial data is imperative for the effective utilisation of condition monitoring system data in the.. Read more…
WHAT DOES SAFE SFAIRP REALLY MEAN IN MAJOR PROJECT DELIVERY?
The requirement to ensure that railways are safe So Far As Is Reasonably Practicable (safe SFAIRP) is critically important and.. Read more…
THE CHALLENGE OF DEPLOYING COTS PRODUCTS INTO AUSTRALIAN RAILWAYS
Business transformation in response to changing customer demands and technological improvement is often deeply challenging. Organisations like rail operators will.. Read more…
SYSTEM RELIABILITY GROWTH ASSESSMENT – A CASE STUDY
Reliability growth refers to the improvement in reliability of an item over time due to deliberate changes in its design,.. Read more…
STRUCTURAL MONITORING: PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVES, ACTIONABLE OUTCOMES AND VALUE FOR MONEY
This paper takes a practical lens to a highly advanced field which uses technology to monitor structures and other physical.. Read more…
SMART PARKING: A TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED PARKING SYSTEM THAT TRANSFORMS THE WAY WE COMMUTE FOR WORK
The Research and Innovation team at Level Crossings Removal Project (LXRP) has been working with the Victorian Department of Transport.. Read more…
SEPARATING TRAINS FROM TRAMS – DESIGN AND ENGINEERING CHALLENGES ON THE GLEN HUNTLY LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL PROJECT
The Glen Huntly Level Crossing Removal project, delivered as part of the Victorian Governments’ ongoing Level Crossing Removal Programme presented.. Read more…
PROGRESS ON DESIGN OPTIMISATION OF RAILWAY PANTOGRAPH- CATENARY SYSTEMS
A pantograph-catenary system is responsible for powering an electric train traction system. Designing a pantograph-catenary system with better current collection.. Read more…
PRINCIPLES OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF WHEEL-RAIL FRICTION MEASUREMENTS AND FRICTION MAPPING IN RAIL DIGITAL TWINS
Considering recent rapid developments in the use of rail digital twins, it is necessary to clearly understand the basis for.. Read more…
PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF AN 8-AXLE FREIGHT LOCOMOTIVE DESIGN AS A POSSIBLE NET-ZERO-EMISSION MOTIVE POWER SOLUTION FOR AUSTRALIAN RAIL OPERATIONAL TASKS
There is limited information on locomotive design developments that suit Australian needs in terms of practical applications for achieving net-zero-emission.. Read more…
REAL-TIME PASSENGER COUNTING USING MMWAVE RADAR SYSTEM
In this paper, a remote passenger flow characterisation system is presented. Such systems have many applications in the railway industry,.. Read more…
RAILWAY BRIDGE TRANSITION ZONE DESIGN DETAILS – A REVIEW OF CURRENT PRACTICE
Railway track generally exhibits a significant change in track stiffness where the track transitions from embankment to bridge. Unless adequately.. Read more…
POWERING TOWARDS NET ZERO BATTERY AND HYDROGEN FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGY FOR AUSTRALIA’S HEAVY HAUL FREIGHT INDUSTRY
Decarbonisation of heavy haul rail is an essential contributor to a zero-emissions future. This paper provides an overview of the.. Read more…
PLANNING RAILWAY STATIONS TO EFFECTIVELY SERVE MAJOR EVENTS
This paper provides considerations on the planning, design and management of railway stations to effectively serve major events’ precincts and.. Read more…
PERTH’S AIRPORT LINE – HOW THREE TRAIN STATIONS ARE SET TO BECOME URBAN CATALYSTS WHILE PROVIDING AFFORDABLE TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS
The growth in activity in the eastern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia has led to increased traffic congestion, placing pressure.. Read more…
PASSENGER ROLLING STOCK – FROM DIESEL TO NET ZERO
This paper considers Australia’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 and the contribution of the rail industry, and in.. Read more…
OUTCOME-LED STRATEGIES FOR OPTIMAL PROCUREMENT IN RAIL
A “win-win” is an oft-touted aspirational outcome in procurement. Unfortunately, the reality often falls short of this aspiration, a situation.. Read more…
NEXT GENERATION TRAIN DRIVING
This paper provides a broad overview and demonstrates a control algorithm enabling the next generation of train driving. It is.. Read more…
NEW YORK’S 25-YEAR CBTC JOURNEY
The CORE2023 motto of “25 years in motion” coincides with the time New York City Transit has spent to introduce.. Read more…
MANAGING INTERFACES – THE KEY TO SUCCESS
Most engineers will have a reasonable grasp of the subject matter in their discipline. It is also rare that inexperienced.. Read more…
INTRODUCING A SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE TO QUEENSLAND RAIL
Queensland Rail is experiencing unprecedented growth in rail infrastructure and associated challenges of major project delivery, novel technology, and new.. Read more…
INTEGRATION ON COMPLEX RAIL PROJECTS: WHAT, WHY AND HOW AT A GLANCE
Project integration describes the cross-sectional process of addressing design, systems, operations, commissioning, and assurance to achieve a safe, effective, and.. Read more…
MIND THE GAP: TACKLING PLATFORM GAP CHALLENGES IN EXISTING RAILWAY STATIONS FOR IMPROVED ACCESSIBILITY
The requirements of stepping gap in railway stations are defined in Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (DSAPT) and traced.. Read more…
MIGRATION STRATEGY: GSM-R TO FRMCS
The GSM-R standard has supported railway mission-critical operations in railway networks across the world since the turn of the century… Read more…
FROM GOOD TO GREAT – RECONFIGURING AUCKLAND’S BRITOMART STATION TO ACCOMMODATE THE CITY RAIL LINK
After Auckland’s Britomart Station opened in 2003, it contributed to a dramatic growth in rail patronage – from 2.5 million.. Read more…
IMPROVING NETWORKS CAPACITY WITHOUT TRACK QUADRUPLICATION: A LARGE PANEL OF LOW FOOTPRINT ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTED OVER THE PAST 25 YEARS
The most obvious solutions to alleviate congestion on rail networks are to add adjacent tracks to the existing network, or.. Read more…
ENGINEERING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SYDNEY TRAINS 4TH GENERATION WAYSIDE BEARING, BRAKE AND TRACTION TEMPERATURE MONITORING SYSTEM
The 4th Generation BBT (BBT4) systems represent the latest generation of Bearing and Brake Temperature (BBT) systems for Sydney Trains’.. Read more…
ENGINEERING OUT FAILURES – SPARK-EROSION IN ELECTRIC TRACTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The conventional wisdom was that the relative movement of overhead electrification components resulting from pantograph and wind forces caused mechanical.. Read more…
EFFICIENCIES IN DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATIONS: UTILISING SYSTEM INFORMATION MODELLING FOR COMPLEX INTERCONNECTED SYSTEMS
This paper explores the opportunities and efficiencies being realised by System Information Modelling (SIM) for complex interconnected systems. The paper.. Read more…
EXPERIENCES FROM TRANSITIONING TO PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE BASED ON WAY SIDE DETECTOR DATA
Predictive maintenance approaches have been proposed for a while, promising to optimize maintenance efforts and costs, but proving these effects.. Read more…
COVID-19: AN EXISTENTIAL CRISIS FOR METRO RAIL?
This paper addresses the immediate and potential medium and longer term impacts on metro rail patronage in Australasia resulting from.. Read more…
DRIVING AT CROSS PURPOSES: EXPLORING DRIVER PERCEPTIONS OF AN AUSTRALIAN AUTOMATIC TRAIN PROTECTION SYSTEM BASED ON THE ETCS-DMI
Modern train cabs have onboard systems with driver machine interface (DMI) displays that present dynamic calculations of speed and signalling… Read more…
DO THE LOCOMOTION: IDENTIFYING RAIL DRIVERS MOVEMENT AT WORK AND OPPORTUNITES FOR HEALTH-ENHANCED SYSTEM DESIGN
Over the past 50 years, changes in cab, technology, and job design have minimised the requirement for rail drivers to.. Read more…
DEVELOPMENT OF A RISK-BASED PRIORITISATION TOOL TO ASSESS ERRANT VEHICLE RISK TO RAILWAY NETWORKS
Railway networks have typically been established to encourage and support growth of communities. Over time, communities grow around railway lines,.. Read more…
CLUSTERING-BASED CLASSIFICATION OF UNBALANCED FREIGHT TRAFFIC LOADS BASED ON WAYSIDE MONITORING
The rail sector has been playing an increasingly important role in society, with safe operation and maintenance costs being important.. Read more…
CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD QUALITY REQUIREMENTS, AND USE OF AI (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE) TOOLS TO IMPROVE REQUIREMENTS QUALITY
Writing high quality requirements is a challenging task, and the ability to produce such high-quality requirements is uncommon. This paper.. Read more…
BUILDING A TRAIN, ONE LAYER AT A TIME: ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING IN THE RAILWAY INDUSTRY
Additive Manufacturing (AM) has grown in popularity over recent years, driven largely by a boom in hobbyist applications. Until recently,.. Read more…
AXLE COUNTERS AND BROKEN RAIL MANAGEMENT – A METRO TRAINS MELBOURNE EXPERIENCE
Several railways have adopted a strategy to replace track circuits with axle counter technology. Track circuits have the ability to.. Read more…
AUTOMATION OF THE AUSTRALIAN LEVEL CROSSING ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Railway level crossings represent a significant risk because they are where road and rail users converge. Due to the unique.. Read more…
ASSET CONDITION ASSESSMENT FOR RAILWAY ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ASSETS
This paper describes a methodology for conducting asset condition assessments (ACA) for railway electrical & mechanical (E&M) assets. ACA are.. Read more…
APPLICATION OF REFERENCE CLASS FORECASTING TO THE AUSTRALIA PASSENGER RAIL MARKET
The paper analyses historical cost and schedule performance of over 30 passenger rail projects in Australia totalling over $60bn AUD.. Read more…
A STREETCAR TO BE DESIRED..? EXPLORING THE IMPACTS OF TRAM NETWORK MODERNISATION ON COMMUNITY PERCEPTIONS OF PLACE QUALITY
Melbourne’s tram network is undergoing a strategic modernisation program, including upgrades to over 1,000 stops across the network that often.. Read more…
A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF RAIL INCIDENTS – RAIL INCIDENT DASHBOARD
This paper proposes a method for enhancing the understanding of rail safety incidents by using incident reports from government agencies… Read more…
30th ANNIVERSARY OF HIGH-SPEED-RAIL IN GERMANY WHEN WILL HSR BECOME AVAILABLE IN AUSTRALIA?
Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) 30-year history in the development of the Intercity Express (ICE) has armed the company with years of.. Read more…
ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR ZERO EMISSION RAIL SYSTEMS
Decarbonisation is a hot topic across the world right now with many industries looking to cut their emissions. Rail electrification.. Read more…
ALIGNING TRACK GEOMETRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ROLLING STOCK QUALIFICATION AND TRACK MANAGEMENT
Qualification of a rolling stock design involves a number of tests that ensure safe and acceptable performance under a range.. Read more…
THE OPERATOR PATHWAY TO REMOTE ISOLATION
10-Feb-2025
This paper details an incremental approach to the development and implementation of the HV remote isolation system as proposed by.. Read more…
THERMAL MODELLING TO OPTIMISE THE VERTICAL ALIGNMENT OF ALUMINOTHERMIC WELDS
The vertical alignment of aluminothermic (AT welds) is a critical parameter, as localised dips at the weld will lead to.. Read more…
COMMUNICATION OF COMPLEX PROJECT INFORMATION USING DIAGRAMMATIC TOOLS – SYDNEY METRO NORTHWEST OTS IC
The GHD Independent Certifier (IC) team for the Operations, Trains and Systems (OTS) package of the Sydney Metro Northwest Project.. Read more…
WHAT’S BEHIND THE ‘WHY’? THE IMPORTANCE OF CUSTOMER CENTRED INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN
Sydney Metro is seeking to create a seamless, integrated, reliable and safe public transport solution that can fulfil the sustainable.. Read more…